to stir up; to poke (the fire); to beat (an egg)
to arouse (interest, feelings, etc.); to stir; to stoke; to whip up; to fan; to kindle; to stimulate
好奇心を掻き立てる写真だ。
It's a photo that stirs up curiosity.
彼の言葉が周囲の不安を掻き立てた。
His words stirred up anxiety among those around him.
映画の予告編が観客の期待を掻き立てている。
The movie trailer is stirring up the audience's expectations.